Foothills Community Foundation

05/21/2026

We are proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for Leadership Anderson Class 41. If you would like to support their work, click on the link to donate!

https://foothills.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2122

05/14/2026

Have you considered how your giving could make an even greater impact?

Whether you’re starting a fund or growing an existing one, there are more opportunities than ever to align your philanthropy with your goals.

Learn more in our latest blog and quarterly newsletter.

🔗 Start here: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/2026-q1-newsletter-giving-grows-here-a-strong-start-to-2026-at-foothills-community-foundation/

05/01/2026

We’ve made a change designed to maximize your impact.

Foothills Community Foundation has reduced Donor Advised Fund fees—so more of your fund goes directly to the causes you care about.

Learn what this means for your giving strategy in our latest blog and newsletter.

🔗 Explore more: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/2026-q1-newsletter-giving-grows-here-a-strong-start-to-2026-at-foothills-community-foundation/

04/27/2026

Giving is growing—and so is the impact.
From new funds to increased grantmaking, 2025 was a year of meaningful momentum for Foothills Community Foundation.
Take a closer look at the numbers and what they mean for our community.

🔗 Read the blog & newsletter: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/2026-q1-newsletter-giving-grows-here-a-strong-start-to-2026-at-foothills-community-foundation/

04/23/2026

What does community impact really look like?
In 2025, together we:
• Awarded 806 grants
• Distributed $7.8+ million
• Received $20+ million in contributions
See how these numbers translate into real impact across our region in our latest blog and quarterly newsletter.

🔗 Read more: https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/2026-q1-newsletter-giving-grows-here-a-strong-start-to-2026-at-foothills-community-foundation/

04/17/2026

We are thrilled to support the Rocky River Conservancy and look forward to celebrating Earth Day at the Rocky River Nature Park!

Come celebrate Earth Day with us! The Rocky River Conservancy is excited to host a public bird hike on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 8 until 10 AM. A special thank you to our friends at Greenville County Bird Club ( https://gcbirdclub.org )for helping make this possible!

04/08/2026

We’re proud to support the Pendleton Historic Foundation as one of our component funds. Their spring and summer tours are a wonderful way to experience the rich history of our region—don’t miss the chance to visit Ashtabula and Woodburn this season!

Good Morning!!! We are so happy to announce our spring-summer tour schedule. You can (and should!!) visit both of our homes.

ASHTABULA -- is open Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 to 1:00, Sundays at 2:00

WOODBURN -- is open Sunday at 3:30

You can also reach out by text or phone to 864-903-3266. We are happy to show our homes at different times as long as we have advance notice. Our docents are exceptionally knowledgeable, and tours take between 60-90 minutes.

03/31/2026

🎓 Today Is the Day 🎓
The deadline to apply for Foothills Community Foundation scholarships is TODAY. Applications must be submitted by the end of the day.
🔗 Apply now:
https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/

03/28/2026

🚨 Final Days to Apply! 🚨
There’s still time—but not much. The Foothills Community Foundation scholarship deadline is March 31.
If you are (or know) a graduating senior in Anderson, Oconee, or Pickens County, now is the time to apply.
🔗 Submit your application today:
https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/

03/25/2026

Don't miss out - the deadline is Tuesday, March 31! Did you know that the Foothills Community Foundation offers scholarships! Take a moment to visit our website and find out more! (And don't forget to forward to Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens county high school seniors!) https://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/